Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Complain to the Texas Attorney General
The Texas Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division takes complaints about scams and fraud. File online or call the helpline on (800) 621-0508. It cannot act as your lawyer, but reports help it spot trends and take action.
Source: Texas Attorney General: Victims of nonviolent crimes
Report romance scams to the FTC and the FBI
The FBI warns that romance scammers build trust online and then ask for money. If it happens to you, stop contact, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and file a report with the FBI's IC3 at ic3.gov.
Source: FBI: FBI cautions public to be wary of online romance scams
Turn around at flooded roads
Flash flooding is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in Texas, and as little as six inches of fast water can make a driver lose control. Never drive around barriers at low-water crossings, and take extra care at night. On Hill Country and Gulf trips, check the weather and tell someone your route.